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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.63, 3,692.12 and 1,488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.63, 3,692.12 and 1,488.51 is: 2,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.63 : 3,692.12 = 1,488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.63/3,692.12 = 1,488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.63x = 3,692.12 × 1,488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.63x = 5,495,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,750.10/2,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.66

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